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LOT 0705

Roman Glass Vessel

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

5 1/4 in. (32 grams, 13.5 cm).

With piriform lower body, extended cylindrical neck and flange rim; iridescent surfaces.

Provenance

From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

Cf. The British Museum, accession number 1901,0413.3009, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0705

Roman Glass Vessel

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

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